Digital Control Unit Order # 725.692 Preliminary Data Sheet! FEATURES Microphone units can be connected in two lines or in a ring Connection of a maximum of 100 microphone units (50 per line) without redundancy or a maximum of 50 microphone units in a ring with redundancy for maximum reliability Power supply via external power supply unit (included with delivery) Glas panel for operation and to display individual menus and a status line Rotary encoder to select and set menus Illuminated corona to display standby or operating mode Insertion for SD card and REC button to record audio signals Control and configuration of the microphone units Plug-in type inputs and outputs RS232 interface for control and configuration of the system Reset to restore the factory settings NOM function max. Number of open Microphones, up to 8 microphone units can be allocated simultaneously Automatic audio channel allocation of the microphone units Fixed audio channel per chairman unit (max. 8) Operating modes: Normal each participant can turn on or off the microphone Voice activation the microphone is activated when someone speaks into it FiFo when the number of open microphones is exceeded, the microphone which was activated first, will be deactivated Plug-in connections on the rear: 1x bal. audio master output via 3-pin XLR 1x unbal. audio master output via RCA phono 1x unbal. audio input via RCA phono 1x RS232 via 9-pin Sub-D 2 x microphone connections via RJ45; with CAT5 cables Desktop housing Dimensions (LxWxH) 183.8x194x73.5 mm [7.24"x7.64"x2.89"] 1 of 5
DESCRIPTION The Orbis conference system features a simple and intuitive operation as well as an easy setting up. The Orbis CU control unit is used to control a maximum of 100 microphone units with loudspeakers which are connected in two lines to the control unit via RJ45 connections. When connecting a maximum of 50 microphone units in a ring, the Orbis system provides maximum reliability due to redundancy, i.e. the microphone units are supplied with signals from two sides. Should a defect occur in the cables on one side, the microphone units are still supplied from the other side. Depending on the selected setting and operating mode, a maximum of 8 microphone units (e.g. 7 delegate and 1 chairman unit) can be turned on simultaneously. One audio channel is permanently allocated to each chairman unit in the system. Via the data link to the microphone units there is a continuous status check, monitoring or control. E.g. individual microphone units can be activated via the serial interface (RS232) or the whole discussion system can be turned on via a control command or the rotary encoder on the front. The control unit can be connected to a media control system via the RS232 interface allowing a convenient operation and different status displays. Furthermore, the Orbis system can be integrated into tele or video conferencing systems. The following operating modes can be selected on the control unit: Normal Each participant can turn on his/her microphone until the maximum number of open microphones is achieved. Voice-controlled Activation The microphone is turned on when the participant speaks into it, until the number of open microphones is achieved. FiFo Each participant can turn on his/her microphone. If the selected number of open microphones (NOM) is exceeded, the microphone of the participant who turned on his/her microphone first is turned off when another participant turns on his/her microphone. The rotary encoder allows an easy navigation through the different menus and settings in the individuals menus as well as configurations in conjunction with the REC button. Due to the illumination the user can see all functions at a glance. An illuminated corona around the rotary encoder displays the operating or standby mode. An SD card insertion and the REC button are used for recording a meeting. The recording time depends on the memory capacity of the SD card: per 1 GB approximately 4 hours of the meeting are recorded. The status line displays an external device connected to the RS232 interface, occuring errors, if a lock has been set and when updating the firmware. By using the optional 19" rack adapter the Orbis CU control unit can also be mounted in a 19" rack. 2 of 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply unit Input voltage............ 100 V AC to 240 V AC Input current............ 1.8 A Power consumption....... 180 W Power dissipation........ 30 W at max. load Fuse.................. electronically internal Control unit Input voltage............ 48 V DC Current consumption..... 3.13 A Power consumption....... 150 W System connections....... 2 x RJ45 socket (not for Ethernet) Analogue Audio In....... RCA phono socket (mono/unbalanced) max. level: +2.2dBu Analogue Audio Out...... 1 x RCA phono socket (mono/unbalanced) max. level: +2.2dBu 1 x XLR (mono/balanced) max. level: +6dBu Frequency response....... 20 Hz to 16 khz External control.......... RS232 (max. 2 m at 115200 Baud) Card reader............. SD card (max. 32 GB), type: SDHC, FAT 32 Temperature range Operation.............. 0 C to +40 C [0 F to 104 F] Storage/transport........ -10 C to +50 C [14 F to 122 F] Dimensions (LxWxH)...... 183.8 x 194 x 73.5 mm [7.24" x 7.64" x 2.89"] Weight................ - Max. cable length Line CU MU........... 80 m [87.49 yd] with AWG 24 Max. cable length Line MU MU........... 80 m [87.49 yd] with AWG 24 Specification line cable.... CAT5 S/UTP, cross-section min. AWG 26 Specification line connector.. RJ45 acc. to EIA/TIA 568 B, shielded SUPPLIED ACCESSORY Power supply unit 48 V DC, 3.31A OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Cables CA OC 1 System cable, Cat5 with RJ45 connector, 1 m [3.28 ft]...... Order # 725.811 CA OC 2 same as above, but 2 m [6.56 ft].... Order # 725.838 CA OC 5 same as above, but 5 m [16.4 ft].... Order # 725.846 CA OC 10 same as above, but 10 m [32.81 ft].. Order # 725.854 CA OC 20 same as above, but 20 m [65.62 ft].. Order # 725.862 CA OC 50 same as above, but 50 m [54.68 yd].. Order # 725.889 Rack kit CA OR Rack kit for mounting Orbis CU in a 19" rack.................. Order # 725.978 3 of 5
DIMENSIONS 194 [7.64] 164 [6.46] 166.30 [6.55] 183.80 [7.24] 70 [2.76] 73.5 [2.89] All dimensions in mm and [inch] 4 of 5
DIMENSIONS 31.8 [1.25] All dimensions in mm and [inch] 56.3 [2.22] 56.3 [2.22] 67 [2.64] 31.8 [1.25] 5 of 5